AWS Flashcards
When conducting a WS harmonization, the target should be located _____ to _____ meters in front of the aircraft
500-1500
What is the capacity of the 30mm ammo handling system
1200
1110 in magazine
What is the gun duty cycle
6, 50 round burst With five seconds in between followed by a 10 minute cooling. No more than 300 rounds in 60 seconds
What is the warning associated with failure of adherence to the 30mm gun duty cycle.
Failure to adhere to the public on duty cycle may result in catastrophic failure loss of life or death
Software limit range for the 30mm is
4200 meter
In the event of a power loss the gun is spring drove into _____ and elevation to prevent _____ into the ground during landing
+11
Digging
The warning regarding the 30 MM stoppage states if _____ or more rounds I have been fired in the preceding _____ minutes and the stoppage occurs personnel must remain clear of the aircraft for _____. Crewmembers should ____________
300
10
30 minutes
Remain in the aircraft
Will the AWS continue to follow the IHADSS LOS when operating in the NVS fixed mode
Yes
Where will the AWS be positioned well in the fixed mode
0° az
+ 0.87° elevation
In the event of a IHADSS failure with the gun selected and the HMD as a selected site the gun will remain _____ gun firing _____ on the gun is the action and it will _____
Last commanded position
Inhibited
Return to stow
Three types of rounds the 30mm can accommodate
M848
M788
M789
What is the rate of fire for the 30 MM canon
625 +- 25
Engagements at greater than _____ can be heard by dismounted personnel before the first round impacts
2000 m
What is the capacity of the ammunition storage magazine
1110
The internal auxiliary fuel system IAFS incorporates 100 gallon fuel tank and then ammunition storage magazine capable of holding ____ rounds and ____ in the AHS allowing for approximately 300 round capacity
242
58
Ammunition can be loaded through the side loader in bulk individual rounds or _____ round strips
11
And ammunition is loaded using the side loader there is approximately ____ round space between the side loader and the gun
40
What is the fragmentation radius of the M789 HEDP round
4 meters